The nursing home failed to keep the area free of hazards and provide enough supervision to prevent accidents. Cited July 2025 — limited pattern, immediate jeopardy to residents.
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F-Tag 689 — 42 CFR §483.25(d) — S/S: K
Nursing home report
ST MARTIN'S IN THE PINES
IRONDALE, AL · Medicare-certified · 128 beds
Needs attention
Non-profitChain member
1 of 5 overall
ST MARTIN'S IN THE PINES in Irondale, AL has a 1-star overall rating, with a 1-star health inspection rating and an attention flag for the lowest overall rating. Staffing is 3 stars, reported nurse staffing is 4.38 hours per resident per day versus the 4.1-hour federal benchmark, and there were $0 in fines in the last 24 months.
Facility ratings
Health inspections
Staffing
4.3795 hrs/resident/day
Quality measures
Last inspection: July 18, 2025Penalties, last 24 months: $0lowest overall rating
Federal guidance recommends at least 4.1 nursing hours per resident each day. This facility reports 4.3795.
Staffing detail
- Registered nurses
- 0.72
- Licensed practical nurses
- 0.62
- Nurse aides
- 3.03
- Weekend nursing
- 3.88
Hours per resident per day.
Total staff turnover: 62%
Registered nurse turnover: 79%
Resident outcomes
Each measure compares a year ago with the most recent quarter. Green means the facility moved the right way; red means the wrong way.
Negative outcomes
Lower is better — fewer affected residents. A decrease is good (green); an increase is concerning (red).
Long-stay residents on antipsychotic medication
20%20%No change
Residents with a fall causing major injury
3.8%2.7%Improving
Residents with pressure ulcers (bedsores)
3.5%6.9%Worsening
Residents with a urinary tract infection
1.3%4%Worsening
Residents who lost too much weight
22.4%18.2%Improving
Residents who were physically restrained
0%0%No change
Residents needing more help with daily activities
14.5%15.1%Worsening
Residents whose ability to walk got worse
—22.6%—
Long-stay residents on antianxiety or sleep medication
25%23.6%Improving
Short-stay residents newly given an antipsychotic
2.2%2.2%No change
Residents with a long-term catheter
1.1%0.8%No change
Residents with new or worsening incontinence
13.7%20.9%Worsening
Residents with depressive symptoms
4.5%3.2%Improving
Positive outcomes
Higher is better — e.g. vaccinations. An increase is good (green); a decrease is concerning (red).
Long-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—87.2%—
Long-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
13.9%66.7%Improving
Short-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—31.3%—
Short-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
22.4%56.9%Improving
What the inspectors found
The home failed to store, cook, and serve food safely and cleanly. Cited August 2017 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 371 — 42 CFR §483.35 — S/S: F
The nursing home failed to properly handle and dispose of trash and other waste safely. Cited August 2017 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 372 — 42 CFR §483.35 — S/S: F
The home failed to make sure food was safely sourced, stored, prepared, and served according to professional standards. Cited October 2019 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 812 — 42 CFR §483.60(i) — S/S: E
The home failed to develop a complete care plan that met each resident’s needs with clear, measurable steps and timelines. Cited August 2017 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 279 — 42 CFR §483.20 — S/S: E
Recent history
- STAFFING
Reported nurse staffing met or exceeded the federal recommendation.
- PENALTY
A federal payment denial was recorded.
- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 3 health deficiencies.
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- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 2 health deficiencies.
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- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 2 health deficiencies.
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Penalties & enforcement
On record with Medicare: 1 payment denial.
- 3 days
Medicare/Medicaid payment denial
Jul 18, 2025
Operator & ownership
- Ownership
- Non profit - Church related
- Chain
- Part of DIVERSICARE HEALTHCARE · 46 homes · 2.5 stars avg
- Occupancy
- 95.4 residents on an average day (75% of 128 beds)
- Resident voice
- Resident council
- Medicare history
- Certified for 28 years
The most recent standard health inspection was more than two years ago.
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Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services — public records, updated monthly. GoodStanding presents official records with plain-language summaries. Always visit a facility in person.